Americans Aim For Seventh Straight Victory At Newfield Park
The Bridgeport Americans chase a seventh straight win over the Bronskie clan at Newfield Park as they push for third place in the Eastern League. Managers field Billy Donovan’s squad with Fisher planning to start Matt Brown against Tomlinson or Howe. Bridgeport has won six in a row and seeks another win to stay on pace, with Ladies’ Day promotions and a busy road schedule ahead.
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Washington and Chicago Split Doubtful League Tilt
Washington and Chicago divided a doubleheader with Washington taking the opener 4 to 1 while Chicago captured the nightcap 4 to 2. Rice’s solid hitting aided Washington in game one and Sheely’s homer sparked the second contest as Washington rallied in the ninth but fell one run short.
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Tennis Tourney Advancing To Third Round
Municipal tennis tournament hosted by the Board of Recreation nears the third round after numerous matches this past week. Winners include H. Br. over Willem Porter 6-2 6-9 TD Knox over C. B. Smith 6-0, Atkinson over J. Horman 6-4, Hofbeam over J. Sanford, and others with various scores and forfeitures noted.
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Lenox Combine Defeats Legion for Second Time
Fairfield Australia special to the Telegram reports Lenox A. J. nine defeated the Legion for the second time this season, winning 27 to 1 before a large crowd. Dalling pitched with a sore arm, allowing three or more runs, while Lenox’s hard-hitting lineup pushed eleven runs in a prior win. Legion manager John McDeamanson plans another fast action next Sunday as fans recall the season’s tough stretch.
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Local Racquetters Lose to Worcester in Bay Minty Match
The Bridgeport tennis team fell to Worcester in a Bay Minty league fixture played Saturday. Bridgeport dropped in singles and doubles with uncertainties in lineup and score details.
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Daub Ry Once a Breaker: Early Cincinnati Surge Case
Jake Wanhart, Cincinnati’s first surker, earned his first money as a teruker bay in the egal regions near Potts Va. His baseball reputation centers on his pitching, with ties to Mes mide as a pitcher and connections to a Saturdays and Bals home town during 1906 era.
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Johnny Shugrue Edges Chick Brown In Thriller Bout
Johnny Shugrue of Waterbury won a whirlwind 16 round decision over Chick Brown in New Haven. Tony McAuliffe assaulted the referee, sparking a near riot as police halted the fighting.
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Indians Split Doubleheader With Athletics in Cleveland
Cleveland wins the second game to split the doubleheader with Philadelphia. The Indians took three of four in the series as Speaker homered with five on and drove Harris from the mound in the fourth. Coveleskie lasted under two innings in the opener as Cleveland pounded the ball, while Shaute and Heimach relieved for Cleveland. Umpires Connally Rowland and Gad Orushy. Time 1:44.
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McCarren Stars as Dodgers Fall to Pirates 8 2
Brooklyn, Aug 3. Pirates edge Dodgers 8 to 2 as Bailey bunts safe in seventh. McCarren shines at third base in the final game of the series after Pittsburgh won the first two.
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Seaside Club Practise Shoots Ahead of State Meet
In a recreation session last Saturday afternoon Seaside Club gunners dominated practice, with George Sivers leading by breaking seven of nineteen targets and John Clarkson close behind. The event drew 90 competitors from across the state as preparations proceed for the upcoming State tournament next Saturday at Island Moonk.
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Seventeen Year Old Pitcher Signed by Major League Club
Elmer Rising, a seventeen year old southpaw pitcher from Borkland High School in Washington DC, signed by a major league club. He has struck out 23 in 9 innings this season and 26 in a 13 inning game, showcasing a strong early record.
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Firpo Easily Stops Newark Rival Weinert in Second Round
In Philadelphia at National League Park, Luis Angel Firpo, the South American heavyweight, knocked out Charley Weinert of Newark in the second round of a ten-round no-decision bout. Firpo weighed 212 to Weinert’s 188, bloodied Weinert’s nose in round one, and finished with a decisive right to the jaw in round two. The card also included Danny Kramer losing a close eight-round decision to Alex Hart and Nate Goldman backing Bobby Barrett in a lightweight bout.
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Patterson wins Boston distance swim with handicap
Walter Patterson wins the New England distance championship in Boston on Sunday defeating nine starters. He gave the field a ten minute handicap yet finished first by over a quarter of a mile. The race, about 12 miles, was from the Boston Light in the Charles River.
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Arena bouts Monday aim at record boxing crowd
State Armory hosts Monday night boxing headlined by Delaney versus Palmer as promoters seek a record attendance. Delaney, a local favorite, risks his home-town winning streak against Palmer, whose recent Philly clash with Bogash boosted interest. The card also features Malone versus Delaney’s potential path to a Midwest title shot, with Marino-Fones promising a third showdown and other bouts drawing attention.
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Brennan Fans 14 as Westports Win
Westport defeated Brennan 14 to 2. Brennan’s pitcher Joe Brennan allowed seven hits and three walks while Westport totaled 27 hits. Shippey made a one handed catch near first base as Westport rolled to the win.
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